This globally loved grain makes a delicious dessert. Some are soupy, and others stiff. Its all about the mouthfeel of the creamy texture and the toothsomeness of the grain. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn This version, which is prepared in askillet, suits me best. Recipe by Nicole Hopper. Add rice, and cook, stirring constantly, until toasted and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist:Ruth Blackburn...

These tasty spears unleash a stinky problem. Asparagus is aneasy side dishthat is universally loved. All but one part: Asparagus can make your pee smell funny. Credit: Dotdash Meredith There, we said it. Asparagus can turn urine into a odiferous stream. Some people avoid the springtime vegetable entirely due to this stinky caveat. Credit: Courtney West/Southern Living If you find yourself shying away from asparagus because of the olfactory offense that follows, don’t....

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Refreshing strawberry water is the tastiest way to cool off on hot days. This summery agua fresca showcases the classic combination of strawberries and mint. Naturally sweet and non-alcoholic, strawberry agua fresca will be a hit with everyone from kiddos to grandparents. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins What Is Agua Fresca? Aguas frescas are popular in Mexico and Latin American countries. Canned varieties are also available widely. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins...

This fruity sangria is ready in minutes and the perfect sipper for summer porch parties. It’s fruity and refreshing, but the addition of brandy and dry wine keeps them from being cloying. Here’s a brief recap. Credit:Alison Miksch The full recipe is below. Plan to let the mixture soak for a minimum of a few hours. Can You Let Sangria Marinate Overnight? Credit:Alison Miksch it’s possible for you to let all the ingredients of your sangria commingle overnight for a rich flavor....

This strawberry birthday cake recipe is truly something to behold. And this strawberry birthday cake recipe istruly something to behold. Juicy strawberries perfectly combine with richcream cheese frostingto create aconfectionthat’s worth a second serving. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Learn how to make strawberry birthday cake, and give this recipe a try at your nextcelebratory occasion. We guarantee you won’t regret it. packagescream cheese, softened 1/2cupbutter, softened 2(16-oz.) Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox...

The strawberry puree reduction in the creamy frosting provides a concentrated flavor. There’s strawberry in every single biteand strawberries on top, too. It doesn’t hurt that the lovely bright pink color is darling. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster In short, if you love strawberries, you’ll love this cake. Ingredients 2cupstrimmed fresh strawberries(from 1 qt. fresh strawberries), plus more for serving Baking spray with flour...

Use fresh berries to make a special filling for cakes, cupcakes, and more. You’ll need to plan ahead if you want to make this strawberry cake filling. It does need several hours to thicken and chill. Credit:Will Dickey; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn But otherwise, this couldn’t be simpler to make. Here, learn how to make strawberry cake filling, and get ideas on how to use it. Ingredients for Strawberry Cake Filling Strawberry filling for cake requires just three ingredients....

Smooth and creamy strawberry cheesecake sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Highlight beautiful in-season berries with the fresh fruit topping. Learn how to make strawberry cheesecake, and give everyone in your family another reason to lovestrawberry season. Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf New York-style cheesecake is typically made with extra eggs and cream cheese. The result is a richer and denser cheesecake than other styles of cheesecake. What Makes a Cheesecake Not Smooth?...

Strawberry cheesecake bites deliver the classic dessert’s flavor with a fraction of the effort. Ingredients 24strawberries (about 1 1/2 lbs., from 2 [1-lb.] containers) 1(8-oz.) Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Using a melon baller or small paring knife, remove strawberry cores and hollow out insides of strawberries. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip (such as Ateco 823)....

Fresh and freeze-dried berries contrast a creamy cheesecake filling in these unique strawberry cheesecake cookies. Every bite is studded with fresh,juicy strawberriesalong with crushed freeze-dried berries that further underscore the fruit flavor. Each cookie also boasts a filling of sweet, tangy cream cheese andgraham cracker crumbs. Credit:Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle It’s strawberry cheesecake meetsstrawberry shortcakein cookie form. It’s still fairly sticky, but it will be worth the effort....

This dessert salad has all the creamy cheesecake flavor and none of the fuss. This creamy dessert comes together in a flash and makes enough to serve a small crowd. While everyone loves acheesecake, it can be time-consuming and tricky to make (hellocheesecake cracks!). Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Luckily, this spin on strawberry cheesecake has all the flavor and none of the fuss....

A fun way to enjoy spring’s favorite fruit. This recipe is also a delicious way to make use of older strawberries in the summertime. Butter and granulated sugar give these strawberry cookies a golden appearance and crispy texture. Credit:Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke Serve them as soon as they cool, alongside an ice-cold glass of milk. Strawberry Cookies Ingredients To make strawberry cookies, start withfresh strawberries....